Tesla is in talks with ‘one major automaker about licensing Full Self-Driving’: Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is currently in talks with “one major automaker ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/tesla-in-talks-one-major-automaker-licensing-full-self-driving/
Tesla officially unveils new Model 3 Performance with 0-60 mph in 2.9 sec: Tesla has officially unveiled and opened orders for the new Model 3 Performance and ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/tesla-officially-unveils-new-model-3-performance/
Tesla expects its 4680 battery cells to be cheaper than suppliers by end of year: Tesla now says that it expects its own 4680 battery cells to become cheaper ...
electrek.co/2024/04/24/tesla-expects-4680-battery-cells-cheaper-than-suppliers-end-of-year/
Tesla gives update on Cybertruck, 1,000 in a week: Tesla has released a rare update on Cybertruck production – confirming the production of 1 ...
electrek.co/2024/04/24/tesla-gives-update-cybertruck-1000-week/
New York State’s largest solar + storage carport breaks ground at JFK airport: New York State’s largest onsite solar plus storage project – a solar carport ...
electrek.co/2024/04/24/new-york-state-largest-solar-storage-carport-jfk-airport/
Tesla announces change of plans to build cheaper electric cars: Tesla announced that it is changing its product plan to introduce cheaper electric cars to be ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/tesla-announces-change-of-plans-to-build-cheaper-electric-cars/
Subaru is retiring the Legacy to make way for new electric SUVs and crossovers: The Subaru Legacy will ride off into the sunset next year as the brand preps for ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/subaru-retiring-legacy-make-way-new-evs/
After months of rumors, prototype sightings, and leaks, Tesla has officially unveiled and opened orders for the new Model 3 Performance and confirmed a new 0 ... Show more electrek.co/2024/04/23/tesla-officially-unveils-new-model-3-performance/
Daily EV Recap: Tesla in talks over licensing Full Self-Driving: Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available ...
electrek.co/2024/04/24/daily-ev-recap-tesla-in-talks-over-licensing-full-self-driving/
BMW unveils 2025 i4 with a reimagined gloss black front end and sportier digitized interior
electrek.co/2024/04/24/bmw-unveils-2025-i4-reimagined-gloss-black-front-end-sportier-digitized-interior/
SunPower ceases residential installations, lays off 1,000: SunPower just sent an email to its employees saying that it will "wind down" residential ...
electrek.co/2024/04/24/sunpower-ceases-residential-installations-lays-off-1000/
Volvo’s low-cost EX30 EV is already living up to its promise to deliver profitable growth
electrek.co/2024/04/24/volvos-low-cost-ex30-ev-already-living-up-to-promise/
Tesla (TSLA) surges on Elon Musk trying to ride AI wave: Tesla’s stock (TSLA) surged 12% today, one of its best days in a long time, as Elon Musk tries to...
electrek.co/2024/04/24/tesla-tsla-surges-elon-musk-trying-to-ride-ai-wave/
Ford tops Q1 2024 earnings despite pricing pressure weighing on its EV unit: Amid a shifting strategy, Ford (F) reported first-quarter earnings Wednesday ...
electrek.co/2024/04/24/ford-tops-q1-2024-earnings-pricing-pressure-weighs-ev-unit/
Rivian design boss shares how R2 builds off R1S and R1T at a lower price: Rivian wants to shake up the industry with its next-generation R2 electric vehicle ...
electrek.co/2024/04/24/rivian-r2-builds-off-r1s-r1t-at-lower-price-design-boss/
Polestar 4 officially goes on sale in the US alongside its first-ever phone in China
electrek.co/2024/04/24/polestar-launches-first-phone-free-to-customers-who-order-polestar-4/
First discounts on new Goal Zero power stations, $500 off GoTRax Everest e-dirt bike, and more
electrek.co/2024/04/24/gotrax-everest-electric-dirt-bike-goal-zeros-newest-power-stations-and-more/
BYD teases bold Ocean-M electric car powered by its new EV platform: Another fully electric BYD vehicle is set to debut this week. Ahead of its official reveal ...
electrek.co/2024/04/24/byd-teases-bold-ocean-m-electric-car-new-ev-platform/
EPA announces $1B in grants for electric school buses and heavy-duty vehicles: Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nearly $1 billion in ...
electrek.co/2024/04/24/epa-grants-electric-school-buses-heavy-duty-vehicles/
Mercedes unveils 2025 electric G-Class, with 4 motors and tank turns: Mercedes unveiled its 2025 electric G-Class tonight – which it’s calling the “G580 with EQ ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/mercedes-unveils-2025-electric-g-class-with-4-motors-and-tank-turns/
Quick Glance: Electric 2025 Mercedes G-Class Blends New and Old Tech
- The Mercedes G-Class, an iconic off-roader, undergoes a radical electric transformation.
- The G580 with EQ Technology maintains the iconic design but features an electric powertrain.
- The electric G-Class utilizes a 116-kWh battery, delivering 579 HP and 859 lb-ft of torque.
- Enhancements like G-Turn and G-Steering improve the off-road capabilities of the electric vehicle.
I went to China to witness the secrets of micromobility factories. Here’s what’s coming
electrek.co/2024/04/24/i-went-to-china-to-witness-the-secrets-of-micromobility-factories-heres-whats-coming/
Volkswagen unveils new Porsche-like electric SUV design, but you can’t have it: The Volkswagen ID. Code previews a new electric SUV aimed at younger buyers ...
electrek.co/2024/04/24/vw-unveils-new-porsche-like-ev-design-but-you-cant-have-it/
BETA hits its latest eVTOL milestone, transitioning mid-air with a pilot onboard [Video]
electrek.co/2024/04/24/beta-hits-latest-evtol-milestone-transitioning-mid-air-pilot-onboard-video/
Factorial Energy and LG Chem sign MOU to accelerate solid-state battery development
electrek.co/2024/04/24/factorial-energy-lg-chem-sign-mou-solid-state-battery-development/
Tesla may start selling its Optimus humanoid robot next year, says Elon Musk: Elon Musk announced that Tesla may start selling its Optimus humanoid robot next ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/tesla-may-start-selling-optimus-humanoid-robot-next-year-elon-musk/
Quick Glance: Tesla aims to potentially launch its humanoid robot Optimus next year, Elon Musk suggests
- Elon Musk hinted at the possibility of Tesla introducing its humanoid robot Optimus to the market next year. The company plans to deploy the robot in its own factory by the year's end.
- Not long ago, Tesla revealed “Optimus Gen 2”, a new iteration of its humanoid robot designed to assume repetitive human tasks.
- Tesla's confidence in achieving this stems from its utilization of AI technologies in the self-driving vehicle sector and its proficiency in battery and electric motor innovations. The notion that its vehicles are essentially robots on wheels was posited.
- Envisioning a future where households incorporate a Tesla Optimus robot that assumes various manufacturing and service roles, the CEO's perspective is clear.
Tesla driver arrested for homicide after running over motorcyclist on Autopilot: A Tesla driver was arrested for vehicular homicide after he ran over a ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/tesla-driver-arrested-homicide-running-over-motorcyclist-autopilot/
GreenPower just launched this versatile electric utility truck: GreenPower (Nasdaq: GP) today announced the launch of its customizable EV Star Utility Truck ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/greenpower-just-launched-this-versatile-electric-utility-truck/
VinFast just added 12 new car dealers in the US: VinFast Auto (Nasdaq: VFS) today announced that it's officially signed agreements with 12 new car dealers ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/vinfast-12-new-car-dealers-us/
Hitachi Energy invests $1.5B to make more transformers for grid upgrades: Hitachi Energy is investing $1.5 billion to ramp up transformer production to support ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/hitachi-energy-invests-1-5b-transformers/
Tesla teases its upcoming Uber-like self-driving ride-hailing app: Tesla has teased its upcoming self-driving ride-hailing app, previously called ‘Tesla Network’ ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/tesla-teases-uber-like-self-driving-ride-hailing-app/
Tesla (TSLA) releases Q1 2024 results: missed expectations, loads release with news
electrek.co/2024/04/23/tesla-tsla-q1-2024-results/
Kia EV3 teaser reveals new electric SUV’s compact design ahead of its imminent debut
electrek.co/2024/04/23/kia-ev3-teaser-reveals-new-electric-suvs-compact-design/
GM hopes new EVs like the $35K electric Chevy Equinox will help win back market share
electrek.co/2024/04/23/gm-hopes-35k-chevy-equinox-ev-win-back-market-share/
Lectric XP e-Trike bundle now $1,499, Anker 299Wh power station, and more: Get $333 in free gear during the two-day lightning sale on Lectric's XP e-Trike ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/lectric-xp-e-trike-anker-522-power-station-and-more/
Why there’s literally never been a better time to buy an electric bike: It’s right there in the title. Having followed the electric bicycle industry for 15 years ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/why-theres-literally-never-been-a-better-time-to-buy-an-electric-bike/
Nissan LEAF and Ariya top most affordable EVs in Q1 as Hyundai, Tesla, Toyota close in
electrek.co/2024/04/23/most-affordable-evs-q1-include-nissan-hyundai-tesla-toyota/
Arres Prevent robot uses advanced AI to fight potholes [video]: A UK-based startup called Robotiz3d claims it's invented a world's first: an autonomous ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/arres-prevent-robot-uses-advanced-ai-to-fight-potholes-video/
![Arres Prevent robot uses advanced AI to fight potholes [video]](/web/db/posts/45058/45058381.jpg)
Range Rover’s first 100% electric vehicle finally shows its face, a stunning modernist SUV
electrek.co/2024/04/23/range-rover-reveals-first-images-sleek-new-electric-suv/
Allye Energy wants to power your job site with used Land Rover batteries: A new startup is partnering with Jaguar Land Rover on a new portable BESS designed to ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/allye-energy-wants-to-power-your-job-site-with-used-land-rover-batteries/
You can lease a Toyota bZ4X for next to nothing right now: Toyota's only all-electric model hasn't been selling great, so the automaker is resorting to ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/you-can-lease-a-toyota-bz4x-for-next-to-nothing-right-now/
Tesla has lowest maintenance and repair cost of any brand: Tesla has the lowest maintenance and repair cost of any brand, according to a new study by Consumer ...
electrek.co/2024/04/22/tesla-lowest-maintenance-repair-cost-any-brand/
Global EV sales are ‘robust’ – more than 1 in 5 cars sold in 2024 will be electric
electrek.co/2024/04/22/global-ev-sales-are-robust-more-than-1-in-5-cars-sold-in-2024-will-be-electric/
Elon Musk is a pigeon CEO, ‘he comes, sh*ts all over us, and goes’, says former Tesla manager
electrek.co/2024/04/22/elon-musk-pigeon-ceo-former-tesla-manager/
Tesla fired its entire new ad team in recent layoffs: Tesla has fired its entire 40-person “growth content” ad team as part of its recent massive round of ...
electrek.co/2024/04/22/tesla-fired-its-entire-new-ad-team-in-recent-layoffs/
The Las Vegas–LA electric high-speed rail line just broke ground: Brightline West, a future electric high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Los Angeles ...
electrek.co/2024/04/22/las-vegas-la-electric-high-speed-rail-line/
Quick Glance: Building Commences on High-Speed Rail Line Between Sin City and City of Angels
- Work is set to begin on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.
- Brightline West aims to lay 218 miles of new track between a terminal south of the Las Vegas Strip and a new facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
- The project is touted as the nation's first true high-speed passenger rail line, designed to reach speeds of 186 mph comparable to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains.
- The trains will offer restrooms, Wi-Fi, food and beverage sales, and luggage check options, with an expected 11 million passengers per year and fares well below airline travel costs.
Liebherr electric excavator reaches million ton milestone, scores more orders: This massive Liebherr electric excavator reached a major operational milestone ...
electrek.co/2024/04/20/liebherr-electric-excavator-reaches-million-ton-milestone-scores-more-orders/
Tesla lowers price of ‘Full Self-Driving’ to $8,000, down from $12,000: The software, which CEO Elon Musk said would only get more expensive as it gets more ...
electrek.co/2024/04/21/tesla-lowers-price-of-full-self-driving-to-8000-down-from-12000/
Firstgreen remote operated electric skid steer hopes to reduce mining deaths: FIRSTGREEN's new line of cabinless, remote operated electric skid steers hope ...
electrek.co/2024/04/21/firstgreen-remote-operated-electric-skid-steer-hopes-to-reduce-mining-deaths/
First ever electric semi truck rides into Mexico with SDG&E: SDG&E says the maiden voyage of their Class 8 Peterbilt 579EV marks the first time an electric semi ...
electrek.co/2024/04/20/first-ever-electric-semi-truck-rides-into-mexico-with-sdge/
The US now has 1 DC fast charging station for every 15 gas stations: DC fast charging station installation is gaining momentum in the US – Q1 2024 saw a 7 ...
electrek.co/2024/04/19/dc-fast-charging-station-for-every-15-gas-stations/
Norway just signed a contract for its first commercial offshore wind farm: Norway has signed a contract with Ventyr Energi to develop Sørlige Nordsjø 2 ...
electrek.co/2024/04/19/norway-just-signed-a-contract-for-its-first-commercial-offshore-wind-farm/
Biden commits $7B to low-income solar, expands climate corps on Earth Day: Funding will put solar on 900k low-income homes and create 200k jobs ...
electrek.co/2024/04/22/biden-commits-7b-to-low-income-solar-expands-climate-corps-on-earth-day/
ICYMI! Tesla has once again lowered the price of its Full Self-Driving software by $4,000, now costing $8,000, down from a previous price of $12,000 in the US ... Show more #tesla #fsd
Quick Glance: Tesla: Prices Reduced in Germany - Musk's Strategies
- Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.
- Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.
- Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.
- Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.
A close look at the new Tesla Model 3 Performance: We get a close look at the new Tesla Model 3 Performance for the first time as it is about...
electrek.co/2024/04/22/a-close-look-at-the-new-tesla-model-3-performance/
Tesla skirts Austin’s environmental rules at Texas gigafactory: Tesla used a new Texas law to exempt itself from environmental regulations ...
electrek.co/2024/04/22/tesla-skirts-austins-environmental-rules-at-texas-gigafactory/
Kia’s $15,000 EV2 caught in the wild as affordable EV offensive kicks off [Video]
electrek.co/2024/04/19/kias-15000-ev2-caught-in-wild-most-affordable-ev-video/
Rivian is offering discounts up to $5k off a new R1 when you trade in your dusty old gas vehicle
electrek.co/2024/04/22/rivian-offering-discounts-up-to-5k-off-a-new-r1-trade-in-gas-vehicle/
Aptera to sell its solar EVs in the UAE, beginning with 53 exclusive ‘Union Editions’ with ‘Solar Chill’
electrek.co/2024/04/22/aptera-sell-solar-evs-in-uae-beginning-53-exclusive-union-editions-solar-chill/
Rivian (RIVN) reaffirms Georgia EV plant commitment as state presses for answers: Rivian (RIVN) is still planning to build electric vehicles in Georgia ...
electrek.co/2024/04/22/rivian-reaffirms-ga-ev-plant-commitment-state-presses-more/
These are the best-selling used EVs – and what’s being traded in for them: Used car retailer CarMax just released its latest used EV sales data ...
electrek.co/2024/04/22/best-selling-used-evs-2024/
Kia EV9, Genesis EV prices cut with generous $7,500 discount offer: More automakers are offering steep discounts on electric vehicle models ...
electrek.co/2024/04/22/kia-ev9-genesis-ev-prices-cut-generous-7500-discount/
Walmart is putting AI-powered electric forklifts to work [video]: Walmart has announced plans to put 19 autonomous electric forklifts to work at at four of its ...
electrek.co/2024/04/22/walmart-is-putting-ai-powered-electric-forklifts-to-work-video/
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Save $650 on Aventon’s Level.2 e-bike at $1,299 today only, Greenworks Optimow robot lawn mower, and more
electrek.co/2024/04/22/aventons-level-2-e-bike-greenworks-optimow-robot-lawn-mower-and-more/
Tritium DCFC Limited (DCFC) enters insolvency, is seeking buyers: EV charging company Tritium is facing financial collapse, with its directors declaring ...
electrek.co/2024/04/22/tritium-dcfc-limited-dcfc-enters-insolvency-is-seeking-buyers/
Ford drops its cheapest 2024 F-150 Lightning trim for customer orders: The cheapest 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning trim is no longer available for orders ...
electrek.co/2024/04/22/ford-drops-cheapest-2024-f-150-lightning-trim-customer-orders/
Tesla cuts prices by $2,000 in US, Model Y back to its lowest price ever: The post-incentive price of $35,490 is the lowest price ever for the Model Y in the US ...
electrek.co/2024/04/19/tesla-cuts-prices-by-2000-in-us-model-y-back-to-its-lowest-price-ever/
Quick Glance: Tesla responds to declining sales with global price reductions
- Tesla has lowered prices in various key markets, including China and Germany, to address the declining sales and increasing price competition for electric vehicles.
- The recent price reductions come in light of a decrease in Tesla's global vehicle deliveries in the first quarter, marking the first time in nearly four years.
- The starting price of the revamped Model 3 in China was reduced by 14,000 yuan to 231,900 yuan. Similarly, in Germany, the price of the rear-wheel-drive Model 3 was decreased from 42,990 euros to 40,990 euros.
- In addition to the mentioned price cuts, there were reductions in many other countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Prices for the Model Y, Model X, and Model S vehicles in the US were decreased by $2,000. Moreover, Tesla slashed the price of its Full Self-Driving Software in the US from $12,000 to $8,000.
BYD confirms Shark electric pickup name as Ford F-150 Lightning rival in latest teaser
electrek.co/2024/04/22/byd-confirms-shark-electric-pickup-name-latest-teaser/
Tesla is ending its referral program on April 30th worldwide: Tesla is once again axing its referral program, which allowed owners to earn prizes by referring ...
electrek.co/2024/04/19/tesla-is-ending-its-referral-program-on-april-30th-worldwide/
Tesla has recalled 3,878 Cybertrucks due to a defective accelerator pedal, which coincidentally is the first data point released by Tesla about delivery ... Show more electrek.co/2024/04/19/tesla-recalls-cybertruck-defective-accelerator-4000-deliveries/
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertrucks Recall Issued
- Tesla responds to defective accelerator pedals in nearly 3,900 Cybertruck pickups causing unintended acceleration.
- The recall involves Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024.
- An unauthorized use of soap during the accelerator pedal assembly likely led to the defect.
- Tesla voluntarily recalled the vehicles on April 12 due to two customer complaints.
Kia EV5 GT leak reveals sporty electric SUV design: A new Kia electric SUV is getting the GT treatment. Images leaking out of China are giving us our first...
electrek.co/2024/04/19/kia-ev5-gt-leak-reveals-sporty-electric-suv-design/
VW Chattanooga plant, where ID.4 is made, votes to unionize in historic move: It's the first union auto plant in the South, first from a foreign automaker ...
electrek.co/2024/04/19/vw-chattanooga-plant-where-id-4-is-made-votes-to-unionize-in-historic-move/
Quick Glance: UAW Secures Historic Victory as Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Representation
- Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers, marking the first auto factory in the South since the 1940s to unionize.
- Nearly three-quarters of 3,613 workers voted yes in a three-day election with high turnout, granting the union a significant first win in its efforts to organize factories of a dozen automakers in the South.
- The organizing effort concludes a strong year for the U.S. labor movement, obtaining record wage increases across various industries through strikes and tough negotiations.
- The UAW, led by President Shawn Fain, achieved notable successes in negotiations with Detroit automakers last fall, securing substantial raises and benefits through a contentious strike.
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode ... Show more electrek.co/2024/04/19/podcast-tesla-layoffs-all-in-on-robotaxi-shareholders-vote/
Tesla is ending its referral program on April 30th worldwide: Tesla is once again axing its referral program, which allowed owners to earn prizes by referring ...
electrek.co/2024/04/19/tesla-is-ending-its-referral-program-on-april-30th-worldwide/
Polestar to launch its new electric SUV on Hyundai and Kia’s home turf this summer
electrek.co/2024/04/19/polestars-new-electric-suv-coming-hyundai-kia/
NIO denies new layoff rumors amid recent wave of EV job cuts: Chinese EV maker NIO is denying rumors of a second round of layoffs circulating on social media ...
electrek.co/2024/04/19/nio-denies-new-layoff-rumors-amid-recent-wave-ev-job-cuts/
Save $510 on the WORX Aventon e-bike at $1,190, plus Earth Day EV sales from Lectric and Rad Power
electrek.co/2024/04/19/worx-aventon-e-bike-earth-day-ev-sales-from-lectric-and-rad-power/
ZEEKR unveils deluxe version of its MPV with marble and curtain glass called the 009 Grand
electrek.co/2024/04/19/zeekr-unveils-deluxe-mpv-marble-curtain-glass-called-the-009-grand/
Tesla’s biggest retail shareholder is voting against Elon Musk’s $55 billion package
electrek.co/2024/04/19/tesla-biggest-retail-shareholder-voting-against-elon-musk-55-billion-package/
Kia EV9 owners can now get in the game with custom interiors for their favorite NBA team
electrek.co/2024/04/19/kia-ev9-owners-score-custom-nba-interiors-ahead-playoffs/
I yeeted an electric bicycle battery into a tub of water to see what happens: I test a lot of electric bicycles. It’s kind of my whole thing. People tell me I ...
electrek.co/2024/04/19/i-yeeted-an-electric-bicycle-battery-into-a-tub-of-water-to-see-what-happens/
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